HEAD TRAINER & RIDER - Jody Fraser

Jody participates full time as a professional rider and trainer in high performance show jumping, competing at all levels, developing young horses, along with training and mentoring youth and dedicated emerging students. Jody's well rounded knowledge base serves her clients well, as skills acquired throughout her career from top coaches and sport professionals world wide are passed forward with care.

Jody began training during her formative years in the Netherlands, Canada and the USA. In her early teens, Jody's commitment towards a profession as an equestrian athlete began when selected as a Canadian delegate at the Children's International Invitational Jumper competition in Venezuela. Her international experience includes top podium results at numerous competitions in Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium and the USA.

Byden Farm Equestrian Services invites you to come and meet Jody personally, either at a horse show or at the home stable in Ottawa (Metcalfe) Ontario or follow her online at www.jodyfraser.com.

Associated Coaches, Clinicians and Trainers

From time to time, Byden Farm Equestrian Services provides various learning opportunities available to the public. Training days, clinics and seminars are scheduled for rider and auditor participation with some of the most highly acclaimed trainers and teachers within the Equestrian community.These events are designed to encourage, empower and entertain all equine enthusiasts, adding depth and dimension to every discipline within the Ottawa region and surrounding communities.

Sandra Fraser

Co-founder of Byden Farm in 1972, Sandra Fraser has acquired a varied and diverse professional background in horses, business and marketing. Since 1978 Sandra has participated primarily in show jumping through leadership in sponsorship development and marketing initiatives within equestrian sport.

From 2002 - 2010 she focused on the future of equine interests and created a program for increasing public recognition and acquiring new financial partners for equestrian show jumping. Sandra developed, produced and managed the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series, a national Grand Prix Show Jumping Tour, hosted in eight key locations coast to coast across Canada, with over 533,000 annual spectators. Along with developing the live action sport entertainment events, Sandra also created and produced a 3 season, 39 half hour episode Canadian Television Series 'Along For The Ride'. Currently (2014), the Series is airing in many languages around the world, following its initial 8 year Canadian broadcast. Building on her passion, Sandra Fraser set the standard for promoting and marketing equine based businesses across Canada.

A professional equestrian coach since 1985, Sandra Fraser remains committed to all aspects of horse health and welfare; and continues to focus on equine sport promotion and development. REFERENCES:"I doubt you would find anyone more knowledgeable or energetic than Sandra Fraser. With the experience she has gained from running the very successful Kubota Cup Series, any organization that has Sandra Fraser on their team is truly fortunate." John Gilliand - General Manager Sales & Marketing, Kubota Canada Ltd.

"I have known Sandra Fraser for many years. She is dedicated to excellence and strives for the best in herself as well as those she works with. As a result of Sandra’s creativity and dedication I believe she is an asset to any team and any company."Ian D Millar - Order of Canada: Canada Sports Hall of Fame Inductee; 10 time Olympian; the most decorated Canadian Show Jumping Athlete - Captain Canada"Sandra is a strong leader and I am confident that any project she undertakes will be executed with excellence." Janet Whitney - Director Corporate Partnerships Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

Dr. Glenn Smith - Dundas Veterinary Services

Dr. Glenn Smith is our herd health veterinarian and has been welcomed by Byden Farm Equestrian Services since 2006. With his knowledge and professionalism, Dr Glenn and his team of veterinarian associates, maintain our horses welfare with their top standard of care.

FARRIERS Christopher Boland

Chris Boland maintains all of Byden Farm's horses with an exceptional standard of skill and knowledge. Having trained under the renown Conrad Solomon, who has been the Farrier for Byden Farm for over 33 years, Chris follows in his mentors footsteps staying abreast and up-to-date on the most current shoeing techniques and studies in equine locomotion. Byden Farm is honoured to have this level of expertise available to them and their ultimate service and commitment for improved performance, from the ground up.

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